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Friday Links (8 Feb 08)

Friday, February 8, 2008
by Geoff Young

I've been meaning to thank everyone for submitting such great links for these every week. Not to sound all "big league" or whatever, but it's becoming increasingly difficult for me to keep track of the conversations taking place out there in the ether. So to those of you who drop links (or any comments, really) into the daily discussion, I offer a hearty thanks. Now that I've kissed your collective backside, I'm going to hit you up for more money. One project I've been working on this winter is the Hardball Times Season Preview 2008, and it's almost here. Why do you care? Read these ...

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Petco Pix

Monday, March 1, 2004
by Geoff Young

Spent three hours touring the park yesterday. Initial reactions: The stadium has a very open feel to it. The marketing folks have been saying that Petco takes advantage of what San Diego has to offer and they're not kidding. Where the Q felt a bit monolithic and claustrophobic (particularly after the lone view of Mission Valley was obliterated to accommodate the Super Bowl), Petco feels intimate and open. The place is going to rock. What little breeze there was came straight off the harbor and across the field almost directly from left to right field. The wind was less pronounced closer to the field, where the structure is not as open. If you're sitting in the upper deck, you'll want to bring a ...

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